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MINNEAPOLIS (Sept. 4, 2025) — United Properties is proud to announce that Amira Lake Elmo, its newest 55-plus active adult rental community, received its certificate of occupancy on Aug. 19. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the project’s journey, allowing United Properties and Great Lakes Management to welcome its first resident on Sept. 2.

“This milestone represents the culmination of incredible teamwork, vision and dedication,” said Naomi Ohnstad, vice president, senior living development, United Properties. “We’re thrilled to see Amira Lake Elmo come to life and look forward to opening the doors to more residents who will soon call this vibrant community their home.”

Amira Lake Elmo is designed for active adults seeking a lifestyle that balances comfort, connection and convenience. Located near Woodbury in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, the community offers beautifully landscaped grounds and a rich array of interior and exterior amenity spaces designed for every season. Spacious homes — from alcove studios to three-bedroom layouts — feature premium finishes and light-filled spaces that encourage relaxation and connection.

By managing the day-to-day maintenance, Great Lakes Management’s experienced on-site team enables residents to focus on what matters most: community, family, friends and personal interests. Planned activities and events further enrich daily life, fostering a sense of belonging and vibrancy.

“Great Lakes Management is proud to partner with United Properties in bringing Amira Lake Elmo to life,” said Michael Pagh, chief executive officer and president, Great Lakes Management. “Our focus is on creating a warm, welcoming environment where residents can thrive, connect and fully enjoy the active lifestyle they’ve envisioned for this next chapter of life.”

While this is United Properties’ fourth active adult community, the company has been developing and investing in senior living since 2004, completing more than two dozen best-in-class communities across Minnesota, Florida and Colorado. The Amira family of communities is designed to support residents at every stage, offering a continuum of living options from Amira active adult rentals to Amira Choice communities with independent living, assisted living, memory care and enhanced care services. This thoughtful structure ensures residents can transition seamlessly as their needs evolve.

With the certificate of occupancy secured and its first resident settled in, Amira Lake Elmo is becoming a welcoming home for active adults ready to live abundantly in a connected, supportive community.

United Properties collaborated with LSE Architects, Eagle Building Company, Great Lakes Management and Associated Bank to bring Amira Lake Elmo to life. LSE Architects provided innovative, community-focused design; Eagle Building Company delivered exceptional construction quality; Great Lakes Management oversees daily operations and resident experience; and Associated Bank supported the project with its financing expertise. Together, these partners played a pivotal role in making Amira Lake Elmo a reality.

To learn more, visit amiraliving.com.

 

About United Properties

United Properties has been creating deep roots in the commercial real estate industry for more than 100 years. The company imagines new possibilities in real estate to help enrich communities and create lasting legacies. United Properties provides market expertise for ground-up development, redevelopment and acquisitions of value-add and stable investments. The company invests in and develops office, industrial, retail, mixed-use and senior housing properties. United Properties is owned by the Pohlad Companies and is headquartered in Minneapolis, with offices in Denver and Austin, Texas

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN (August 4, 2025) — United Properties is pleased to announce the promotion of Connor McCarthy to Senior Vice President, Commercial Development. In this expanded role, Connor will oversee commercial development activity across both the Minnesota and Colorado markets, with a particular focus on the company’s growing industrial platform.

Since joining United Properties in 2015, Connor has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s industrial development strategy. After starting as an Investment Analyst, Connor transitioned into a development role in 2018. Since then, he has led the development of approximately 2.5 million square feet of industrial space throughout the Twin Cities.

“Connor’s leadership, strategic insight, and deep market knowledge have been instrumental in our success in the Minnesota market,” said Matt Van Slooten, CEO of United Properties. “This promotion recognizes Connor’s significant contributions to our operations and our confidence in his ability to take on broader responsibilities and accomplish outstanding results in the Colorado market as well.”

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Connor is a committed leader in the commercial real estate community. He has served on the board of NAIOP Minnesota and chaired the Developing Leaders program in 2020. In 2021, he was honored as the Minnesota Real Estate Journal’s Emerging Leader of the Year.

Connor holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Real Estate from the University of St. Thomas.

Please join us in congratulating Connor on this well-deserved promotion.

About United Properties

United Properties has been creating deep roots in the commercial real estate industry for more than 100 years. The company imagines new possibilities in real estate to help enrich communities and create lasting legacies. United Properties provides market expertise for ground-up development, redevelopment and acquisitions of value-add and stable investments. The company invests in and develops office, industrial, retail, mixed-use and senior housing properties. United Properties is owned by the Pohlad Companies and is headquartered in Minneapolis, with offices in Denver and Austin, Texas

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Thanksgiving season is one of the busiest times of the year for food banks, and as the pandemic continues to impact more families, food insecurity is steadily skyrocketing across the nation. With service to others as part of United Properties’ core, UP is fortunate to make charitable donations this year in lieu of holiday gifts to several food banks in the communities we serve.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

United Properties supported Second Harvest Heartland, one of the largest hunger-relief organizations serving the Upper Midwest. Second Harvest Heartland has stepped up distribution this year due to the hunger crisis exacerbated by the coronavirus. From emergency food boxes and emergency grocery pop-ups to extra food deliveries, donations help ensure families receive the food and support they need especially during the cold winter months.

“Your gift offers hope and comfort to neighbors who are experiencing unemployment. They feel a sense of relief during these uncertain times after visiting a local drive-through food distribution,” said Allison O’Toole, Second Harvest Heartland CEO.

Because of your support, more of our neighbors across the heartland will be able to access the food they need to thrive. Without you, our work would not be possible. Thank you for your gift,” she added.

Denver, Colorado

Food Bank of the Rockies provides food and supplies to more than 600 hunger-relief programs in Colorado. Since the first wave of the pandemic hit in the spring, their food distribution has significantly increased as more people need food assistance. A new survey shows one in seven Coloradans are struggling with food insecurity and one in five Colorado kids are facing hunger.

United Properties’ donation to Food Bank of the Rockies will help keep food on the tables of those struggling during the pandemic. “Unfortunately, we are seeing an incredible amount of demand at FBR but it is incredible seeing the overwilling amount of support from groups like United Properties to allow us to serve people in need. Thank you for your donation,” said Ryan Good, Food Bank of the Rockies Executive Vice President.

“Thank you for partnering with FBR to help us nourish our neighbors,” noted Mitch Jelniker, Food Bank of the Rockies Corporate Relations Manager. “Your generosity comes at a critical time. Your donation will help us provide 60,000 nutritious meals for families in need. Thank you.”

Austin, Texas

United Properties also partnered with Central Texas Food Bank, the largest hunger-relief charity in Central Texas. With many people reaching out for assistance, Central Texas Food Bank adapted their distribution model for COVID-19 to allow for larger drive-through distributions through the Mobile Food Pantry Program.

The food bank is serving about 340,000 people a month, a 43% increase over previous monthly client numbers due to the pandemic. At the height of pandemic response in May 2020, the food bank served almost 370,000 individuals in one month. There was also a surge in first-time clients – in September they served nearly 13,000 households who had never visited a food bank before.

“Thank you so much for thinking of the Food Bank for this donation. We are so grateful that you wanted to help,” said Amelia Long, Director of Community Engagement. Other ways gifts will be instantly put to use are through CTFB’s summer programs, support for partner agency networks and referrals to community resources.

The tradition of giving back and giving thanks continues at United Properties, enriching and uplifting the local communities where we work and live.

About United Properties

United Properties has been creating deep roots in the commercial real estate industry for more than 100 years. The company imagines new possibilities in real estate to help enrich communities and create lasting legacies. United Properties provides market expertise for ground-up development, redevelopment and acquisitions of value-add and stable investments. The company invests in and develops office, industrial, retail, mixed-use and senior housing properties. United Properties is owned by the Pohlad Companies and is headquartered in Minneapolis, with offices in Denver and Austin, Texas.

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